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The Perfect Storm Is Ending + Patience

3/27/2012

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Dear Brave Teachers Readers,

Thank you for being here and patient.  Please know that even though I've been oddly absent, you have been in my thoughts.  I figure some of you have been in a similar spot as I.  It has felt like a perfect storm of a month.  I spent 2 solid weekends in classes.  I was pushing ahead as a teacher attempting to do my job well,  I've been a mom, a wife, and a friend.  I've had family obligations.  I am a business woman moving forward.  I finished the grading period.  I set some unattainable goals.  I was/am sick, and so is my little son--not surprising!

The end is in sight!  I feel like I'm just popping up into the light.  I want to offer you the goodness of my heart--as soon as I see that I'm up and running.  Has anyone else out there had that perfect storm?  Doesn't it feel great when you see the light on the other side?  I've almost made it to Spring Break!

Can I just encourage you to be patient with yourself and the people around you?  Please.   It's hard to know who is really struggling to keep their head up.  Patience is the word of the day!

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Let Spring In

3/22/2012

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Here's a little self care tip:

Let some Spring into your life.

Where can you go or what can you do for just a few minutes, a few hours, or a whole day that permits new life in?

To be honest, life has been on overdrive, but I fully intend to spend some time inviting new life in--just as the summer-like weather is supposed to break.  I'm hoping to spend time sitting in the sunshine, walking in the woods, or raking dead leaves out of my flower beds.It might be a kick 10 minute walk up the street, but it will be something.

What are you going to do to invite some Spring into your life?

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Brave and Kind

3/21/2012

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I read this over at Kindness Girl today:

All we have to do is be brave and kind.

Yep!  It's easy to read, and it's easy to write, but it's so hard to believe and do.

It got me to thinking and searching the web for more brave and kindness goodness, and I found this great list on iMom about teaching kids to be brave and kind.  If you work with kids, check it out.

P.S.  Don't you just love the daffodils?  They're everywhere around me these days.

I'm sending you courage and kindness with every daffodil I see!
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Try A Little Spring Cleaning

3/18/2012

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Here's a little question to write or think about today:

What is something you can "spring clean"  out of your life?

This could be tangible items or scheduling glitches or relationships or whatever comes to your mind.


Can you believe Spring is use around the corner?  I can't believe that here in Ohio the birds are chirping, the rain is falling, and we have or windows flung wide open.  It's a great time of year, but it can also feel overwhelming.  This week I'm going to think about what I can let go of --in order to more fully enjoy my life and work.  I invite you to do the same, beautiful heart.  You are so worthy of all life holds for you each day.  


P.S.
I want to give a shout out to any participants from Courage For The Discouraged.  I enjoyed meeting you and learning and growing together.  I am sending you courage and strength for your return to the classroom.
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Attitude Boost: Humor

3/12/2012

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Who couldn't use a boost?  It's great self care!

My attitude boost for today is

Use humor!

Model for kids how to laugh at yourself.  Laugh with them.  Teach them about appropriate humor.  Have some fun with them.  I love to laugh.  And we know that laughter is good medicine--releases happy hormones in the brain and other good stuff.

I wish I would write down the "accidental/unexpected humor" that occurs in my classroom.  Just last week I was taking a day because my husband was being "put to sleep"  for some medical tests.  The day before I was going to be out one of my students asked, "What's happening to your husband?"  Before I could respond, another student said, "He's being put down."  I laughed so hard that tears were forming in the corners of my eyes!  That was the funniest moment in my day--and I got to share it with kids!

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Blessing The Journey

3/11/2012

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A blessing for us all today:

May the journey today 
lead down the path of overflowing abundance.  
May there be 
An abundance of love
An abundance of serenity
And an abundance of hope.

And may we learn to give graciously and generously from the abundance we receive.

You're in my thoughts today, brave hearts.  Know that you are thought of with fondness and kindness.

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Overflowing Love + Give Away

3/10/2012

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An affirmation for us all today
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My heart is overflowing with love today, and I share the overflow with the world around me.  I am at peace.



This is soooo power-full!  It's something that I'm still trying to learn in both my personal and professional life.  When I am filled up with love, I am then in a place where I can start to share the overflow with the people around me.  I often feel like I'm really depleted and still trying to give to others--it doesn't work.  Period.

So an action step for all of us brave hearts today is asking, what do I need to be filled with love?  I need time to do some work I'm anxious to complete, and I need to do something just for fun--I'm going to the roller derby tonight!

What do you need to be filled up today?



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More Brave

3/6/2012

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An affirmation for us all today:

I have the courage I need to face the tasks of today.

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Permission To Make Your Mark

3/3/2012

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A brave blessing for your heart today:

May you give yourself permission today
To make your mark on the world.
To make your mark on hearts.
To make your mark on minds.

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Know Your Needs

3/2/2012

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Here's a little self care and affirmation in one, just for you today:

I know my needs and I take action to have my needs met.

This mini vision board is an example of some of my needs.  It reminds me of what I need to really be at my best.  It also reminds me of what I need to ask for, most often time, to have my needs met.

What do you need to ask for so that you can be your very best?  
Take care of yourself, and have a wonderful weekend!

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